Design Director – M&E Contractor Location: Essex Sector: Mechanical & Electrical Contractor – Large Residential Projects Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Profit share Are you an established Design Director in the M&E sector looking for a new challenge? This Essex-based M&E contractor specialises in large-scale residential developments and has significant investment and backing, alongside a real drive to develop, promote, and invest in its workforce. You’ll lead the design function across multiple high-value residential projects, managing both internal teams and external consultants, ensuring design excellence, buildability, and cost efficiency. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone technically strong, commercially aware, and used to managing complex M&E schemes. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and develop the internal design team for large residential M&E projects * Oversee design coordination with consultants, clients, and site teams * Set and maintain design standards, buildability, and efficiency * Advise senior leadership on design strategy and technical decisions What’s on Offer: * Work for a well-funded, ambitious M&E contractor with long-term growth plans * Lead high-profile residential projects across Essex and surrounding areas * A company culture focused on training, progression, and innovation * Competitive salary and executive-level package Ideal Candidate: * Currently in a Design Director / Head of Design role within an M&E or building services contractor * Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and technical design skills * Experience delivering large residential M&E schemes * Based within commutable distance of Essex Apply confidentially or contact me directly to discuss this opportunity